Polynesian Herbal Medicine

The use of medicinal plants dates to prehistoric times when ancient man found by trial and error that certain herbs and barks, when eaten, taken as an infusion, or applied externally, could alleviate some common ailments. The aim of this episode is to present a picture of past and present Polynesian medicinal plants. A comprehensive approach is used that looks across Polynesia rather than in a single archipelago because so much can be learned from the similarities among the various Polynesian cultures.

Production Credits

Presented by:

W. Art Whistler

Themes and Content by:

Isabella Abbott

Al Keali'i Chock

Will McClatchey

Mylien T. Nguyen

Tamara Ticktin

David Webb

Special Presentations and Content by:

Tony A.B. Cunningham

Catherine Davenport

Orou Gaoue

Lisa X. Gollin

Y. Han Lau

Spencer Leinweber

Mark Merlin

Levon ‘ohai

Joseph Ostraff

Melinda Ostraff

Orlo Steele

Clay Trauernicht

Art Whistler

Namaka Whitehead

Kawika Winter

Post Production Critique by:

Al Keali'i Chock

Momi Kamahele

Kiope Raymond

Botany 105 Students (Fall 2005)

Camera Work by:

David Reedy

David Strauch

Michael B. Thomas

Video and Sound Editing by:

Markus Faigle

David Reedy

David Strauch

Michael B. Thomas

Audio Production by:

Will McClatchey

David Reedy

Consulting by:

Edo Biagoni

Kim Bridges

Pauline Chinn

Valerie McClatchey

Hae Okimoto

Nelda Quinsell

Ingelia White

Funding provided by:

University of Hawai'i, Department of Botany

University of Hawai'i, Information Technology Services

University of Hawai'i, College of Natural Sciences

University of Hawai'i, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs